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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1914
Page
7
Auto owners who master basic car operation and maintenance gain real value. A trained operator can extend a vehicle’s life, avoid costly repairs, and spot warning signs early. Knowing the working principles helps detect trouble before engine failure or serious damage occurs.
A Marmon touring car was delivered to Mrs. Charles G. Dulin by Potomac Motor Car Co. Another Marmon model was delivered for EH B Dulin. Irvin Derohon displays Batavia tires for Stringer’s Indy 500 racer, one set to be installed, one to ship to Indianapolis. Cook & Stoddard sold Cadillacs to several officers. Rauch & Long electric horns become standard. Radius rod wear can cause knocks mistaken for universal joint issues. care of spark plug gaps emphasized.
A partial OCR fragment notes motorists are warned about an area near Baltimore on the outskirts, referencing the avenue between the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks and the Washington Pike.
Trade notes report Bartram Electric Garage delivering a Victoria electric in blue with zola stripes and blue leather. Paige Car Co agents at Selby Co. hosted visits by E Derum as regional expert. Local agents Bartram and Rauch Lang foresee visits by Hestern and Doering. Numerous sales listed to buyers including Miss M Lederer and J M Stein & Co. Orders placed for Detroit Electric model 47 clear victoria, brougham in blue morocco.
Members of the Electria Vehicle Association of America in Washington organize a social run in the District of Columbia. The route starts at the Smithsonian Institution, proceeds through the Mall and Rock Creek Park, ends at Miller's cabin, with basket lunches, prizes, and a committee chaired by James Orme of Emerson & Orme overseeing arrangements.
Practical tips from a technical column on carbureter leaks caused by worn needles and oil rings near seats. Advice covers grinding compounds, scraping rings, and sprocket replacement or reversal. Emphasizes proper chain use with two-wheel traction in snow or mud to avoid instability.
Washington motorists can visit Chapel Point this summer as stilts at the farm were removed following a trouble with visitors. LeRoy Mark and John J Crowley led efforts to restore access. J B Jorboe will issue annual admission cards for approved applicants at a cost of cents per person. Funds from cards and extra charges will be used to improve grounds and facilities for motorists granted admission.
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